A beacon of Black brilliance
May 6, 2026
This InBusiness article talks about the vision of Dr. Rev. Alex Gee and other foundational supporters from the Black community who made the Center... Learn More
NEWS & MEDIA
Explore the latest news, features and media about the Center for Healthy Minds.
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Art, Music, and Neuroscience: The MUSE Initiative Holds its Inaugural Event
May 5, 2026
The evening extended beyond dialogue into shared experience where participants were invited into moments of collective vocalization, simple vocal... Learn More >
Faith Leaders’ Environmental Visions Come to Life at Loka Initiative Convening
April 29, 2026
The PREP (Preparing Religious Environmental Plans) course culminated in a weeklong “Keeping the Faith” convening in March in Madison, WI. Learn More >
Did You Know? CHM Studies Use Specialized MRI Machine to Advance Brain Research
April 8, 2026
UW researchers, including experts from the Center for Healthy Minds, are conducting detailed brain imaging work using one of the first head-only,... Learn More >
NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)
March 27, 2026
To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
March 25, 2026
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >
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For Stressed-out Grad Students, Mindfulness Makes Big Difference
March 22, 2023
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within... Learn More >
Popular Student Flourishing Teaching Workshop Returns This Summer
March 21, 2023
Faculty and instructional staff from UW–Madison, UW System and other universities can now register for the second annual in-person Student... Learn More >
Activities to Help Fight Depression and Improve Your Mood
March 17, 2023
Feeling down? Take control of your mental health with these active ways to fight depression. Learn More
How to Have It All
March 2, 2023
The pursuit of happiness can feel like a fruitless endeavor. UW experts, including Honorary Fellow at Center for Healthy Minds Pelin Kesebir, say... Learn More
Podcast: CHM Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation Speaks on 'Cultivating Valuable Student Connections'
March 2, 2023
Dr. Tony Chambers, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Innovation, speaks on his career journey in higher education, and how to create a campus... Learn More
Transforming Empathy Into Compassion: Why It Matters
March 1, 2023
Why some kinds of empathy are better for you than others. Learn More
Following pandemic, educators are not all right but meditation could ease burden
January 20, 2023
A newly published CHM study is among the first to collect empirical data on school employees’ mental health early in the pandemic Learn More >
'Tukdam: Between Worlds' Film Review
January 13, 2023
A new film investigates tukdam, the Tibetan Buddhist phenomenon of postmortem meditation, and the subtle space between life and death. Learn More
Caretakers of Wonder
January 6, 2023
Our friends at Madison Children's Museum are leading the way on Caretakers of Wonder, a two-year national grant supporting museums to address... Learn More
1-week group treatment program brings significant mental health benefits associated with epigenetic changes in teens with history of trauma
October 20, 2022
Globally in the past year, as many as 1 billion children experienced violence or neglect. A new collaborative study involving scientists at the... Learn More >
Students of Art and Science of Human Flourishing course demonstrate improved mental health and flourishing
September 2, 2022
Significant concerns have been raised about the mental health crisis on college campuses, with attention turning to what colleges can do beyond... Learn More >
Why We Experience Self-Doubt And How to Curb Those Feelings
August 4, 2022
Self-doubt impacts us all in one way or another, but with the right mindful practices we can curb these feelings. Learn More